The 12th World Games are currently underway in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, featuring 255 events across 60 disciplines and 34 sports, many of which are not part of the Olympic program. The Games have attracted international athletes and have been praised for their organization and hospitality. China has established a strong presence, leading the medal table with 18 golds, 6 silvers, and 2 bronzes as of the latest competitions. Notable achievements include China's first squash victory by 18-year-old Liu Ziyi, multiple gold medals in wushu sanda, and a new finswimming relay world record. Para-athletes Long Dengxi and Huang Jingqiu secured golds in freediving events, and China also claimed its first para ju-jitsu title. The event has showcased niche sports such as dragon boat racing, breakdancing, lifesaving, tug-of-war, cheerleading, roller skating, parkour, canoeing, flying discs, and wakeboarding, highlighting the diversity of non-Olympic sports. Concurrently, Beijing is hosting the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) from August 8 to 12 and the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games from August 14 to 17 at the National Speed Skating Oval. The WRC gathered 220 domestic and international robotics companies, including 60 core component firms, exhibiting 1,569 products and securing financing of 1.481 billion yuan ($206 million). The conference spotlighted advances in embodied intelligent robots with capabilities in cognition, decision-making, safety, and practical applications such as dancing, medical assistance, box moving, emergency rescue, and companionship. UBTECH Robotics debuted five humanoid robots, including the Walker S2, the world’s first humanoid robot capable of autonomous battery swapping in three minutes, enabling continuous 24/7 operation. The World Humanoid Robot Games will feature 280 teams from 16 countries, over 500 humanoid robots, and 26 events, including the world’s first fully autonomous 5v5 humanoid robot soccer matches. Robotics experts highlighted China’s rapid progress in manufacturing efficiency, market potential, and embodied AI technology. Additionally, the 2025 China Embodied Intelligent Robot Industry Conference is taking place in Shanghai from August 13 to 15, further emphasizing the country’s focus on robotics innovation. Both the World Games and robotics events are drawing global attention to China’s advancements in sports and technology, with cultural exchanges facilitated through official merchandise and public demonstrations such as a humanoid robot receiving a high school diploma.